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MCOG is hiring for two positions: Executive Director and Senior Planner
Executive Director:
Ready to shape the future of Midcoast Maine? This is a rare opportunity to lead a dynamic regional organization, driving economic resilience, building community capacity and leaving a lasting mark across the municipalities you serve
Midcoast Council of Governments (MCOG) is a non-profit, municipally driven regional planning and economic development organization dedicated to strengthening the capabilities of member municipalities and counties. Member communities share a common purpose: to strengthen local government by combining resources to accomplish together what no individual municipality can do alone.
As Executive Director, you will lead all operations of MCOG. overseeing a multidisciplinary team, manage finances and grants, and champion the region’s economic and community development. This is a full-time, salaried position based in Damariscotta, with hybrid flexibility, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.
Sound like your perfect job?
Preferred candidates will have:
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A proven ability to unite people with diverse perspectives around common goals
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Demonstrated success managing people and organizations
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Strong financial management skills
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A successful track record securing and managing federal and state grants
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrated success building programs, expanding organizational capacity, and managing complex projects end-to-end
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Familiarity with municipal government and the needs of local public agencies
Starting salary range: $105,000 – 125,000, depending on experience. MCOG offers competitive benefits, including 100% coverage of health insurance, as well as flexibility to meet your specific needs.
Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Marc Meyers, re: MCOG Executive Director, 55 Front St, Bath ME, 04530 or mmeyers@cityofbathmaine.gov. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. MCOG is an equal opportunity employer.
Full job description here.
Senior Planner:
An ever-evolving regional planning organization seeks an individual to perform technical & professional work in municipal land use, subdivisions, site plan review, and community resilience planning assistance. Minimum qualifications include:
· B.A. or B.S. in regional or community planning, environmental science, rural and urban design, landscape architecture, land use planning, geography, or related planning field. Demonstrated knowledge of the planning board review process desired. Masters preferred. Pending graduation considered.
· Effective written communication, public presentation, and people skills, experience in social media and web design a plus;
· Experience or knowledge of the Planning Board review processes desired;
· Familiarity with GIS mapping and data systems
· Strong organization and prioritization skills, ability to work independently;
· Strong research and analytical skills;
· Knowledge of Maine and federal funding opportunities; and,
· Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Salary Range:
Planner $50,000-65,000;
Senior Planner $65,000-80,000
100% Health Benefits; flexible schedule and remote working available
Questions? 207-209-4129
Applications will be received on a rolling basis until filled. Please fill out the application on Indeed:
Midcoast Council of Governments Jobs and Careers | Indeed.com
Midcoast Council of Governments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Both descriptions are provided below.
Click here for the Senior Planner description.
Click here for the Planner description.